America, Actually with Astead Herndon

Weekly conversations on politics, policy and the 2028 presidential election AI summary

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Donald Trump has defined American political discourse for more than a decade. In 2028, Americans will have a different choice. On America, Actually, host Astead Herndon is joined by people in politics, people in the news, and voters to chart the journey toward the next presidential election. Every week, they dig into the most pressing questions people across the country are asking: How will AI change the way we work? What does affordability mean for different communities? And what is America’s place in the world? America, Actually is your weekly deep dive into the people and ideas that will shape what the future looks like — beyond Trump. New episodes drop every Saturday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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A working-class midterm mandate

2026-11-07 · 33 min

Don’t call it a blue wave. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore outlines what a winning Democratic playbook actually looks like. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video…
Will Democrats deliver?

2026-11-06 · 34 min

Political strategist David Axelrod discusses how the new wave of congressional Democrats can deliver the affordability relief voters need while facing President Trump. This show was produced and video edited by Frank…
Can Trump close the deal?

2026-11-02 · 47 min

Ahead of the midterm elections, we look at Republicans’ closing arguments and whether MAGA’s loyalty to President Trump will help the party win the most critical races. This show was produced and video edited by Frank…
Nevada's Trump slump

2026-10-31 · 31 min

Nevada is in many ways “ground zero” for this year’s midterms. The state swung to the right in 2024 and voted for Donald Trump. Now, many voters there are grappling with buyer’s remorse. This show was edited by Kasia…
Sports in midterm America

2026-10-27 · 39 min

Pablo Torre discusses what sports reveal about President Trump, billionaire power, and America’s mood ahead of the midterms. This show was produced and video edited by Frank Posillico, edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact…
Can Trump steal the midterms?

2026-10-24 · 32 min

Between the Trump administration’s executive orders, lawsuits, and relentless rhetoric, it feels like voting systems in America are under constant threat. Is it working? Editor’s note: Earlier in this episode,…
Who gets to lead Democrats next? E

2026-10-20 · 50 min

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) makes the case for new leaders and a stronger strategy for standing up to Trump. This show was produced by Frank Posillico, edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by…
Can you buy the midterms?

2026-10-17 · 36 min

Republicans are entering the midterm home stretch with a staggering $1 billion campaign war chest. Will it make a difference? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Vasilis…
Can Dems flip state legislatures?

2026-10-10 · 34 min

Most of the focus in this year’s midterms is naturally on Congress. But the battle to control state legislatures matters just as much, if not more. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim,…
Democrats’ abortion blind spot

2026-10-06 · 41 min

Why are Democrats playing it safe and missing an opportunity to make a stronger case for abortion rights? This show was produced by Frank Posillico, edited by Christina Vallice, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Matt…

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2026
Typical length: 31 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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